Use the PDF not just as a test book but as a workbook.
While the quaderni are essential, they are not sufficient on their own. Most published quaderni are a few years old, and the exam evolves. Here is what you need to add to your preparation:
Take a complete test from the quaderno under :
To get the most out of the Quaderni CILS C1 PDF, candidates should:
| Week | Monday | Wednesday | Friday | Weekend | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | – Listening only | Test A – Reading only | Test A – Grammar only | Test A – Writing + Speaking (simulate) | | 2 | Review Test A errors | Rewrite Writing task | Listen to Test A audio (no subtitles) | Memorize unknown vocab from Test A | | 3 | Test B – Full exam (timed) | Score & analyze | Extract weak grammar points | Study grammar with external book | | 4 | Writing only – Rewrite Test B essay | Record Speaking answers | Listening drills (1.5x speed) | Peer review (language exchange) | | 5 | Test C – Reading + Grammar only | Test C – Listening + Writing only | Review all answers | Compare your essays to sample answers | | 6 | Mock exam: Test C (full) | Analyze mistakes | Create final error list | Review all transcripts and vocab | | 7 | Intensive listening (Rai podcasts) | Intensive writing (2 essays) | Speaking mock (recorded) | Rest / light review | | 8 | Final review – Your error list | Simulated exam (old Test A) | Relax | Exam day |